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Open-source alternatives to Claris FileMaker

Claris FileMaker is not described as open source on its own site. 10 of the 42 other spreadsheet and database tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Claris FileMaker is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users). All of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Claris FileMaker

  1. Baserow

    Open-source no-code database and application builder

    • Baserow starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Baserow has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Baserow is open source, according to its own site.
    Baserow vs Claris FileMakerBaserow pricing and details

  2. Grist

    Open-source relational spreadsheet with Python formulas

    • Grist starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Grist has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Grist lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists an iOS app.
    Grist vs Claris FileMakerGrist pricing and details

  3. Teable

    AI spreadsheet-database with app builder and automations

    • Teable starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly ($24 billed monthly). Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Teable has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Teable is open source, according to its own site.
    Teable pricing and details

  4. Rowy

    Spreadsheet-style UI and low-code backend for Firebase

    • Rowy starts at $12 per seat / month (Pro). Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Rowy has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Rowy is open source, according to its own site.
    Rowy pricing and details

  5. Mathesar

    Open-source spreadsheet-like interface for Postgres

    • Mathesar is free. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Mathesar has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Mathesar is open source, according to its own site.
    Mathesar pricing and details

  6. Univer

    Embeddable spreadsheet, document and slide SDK

    • Univer starts at $99 per month, or from $1,000 per year billed annually. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Univer has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists macOS, Windows and iOS apps.
    • Univer is open source, according to its own site.
    Univer pricing and details

  7. LibreOffice Calc

    Free, open-source spreadsheet for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • LibreOffice Calc is free. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • LibreOffice Calc has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only LibreOffice Calc lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists a web app.
    LibreOffice Calc pricing and details

  8. Gnumeric

    Free, open-source spreadsheet program

    • Gnumeric is free. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Gnumeric has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gnumeric lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists a web app.
    Gnumeric pricing and details

  9. VisiData

    Terminal spreadsheet-style tool for exploring tabular data

    • VisiData is free. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • VisiData has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only VisiData lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists a web app.
    VisiData pricing and details

  10. Calligra Sheets

    Desktop spreadsheet from KDE's Calligra office suite

    • Calligra Sheets is free. Claris FileMaker starts at $17.50 per user / month, billed annually (FileMaker Server Starter, 5+ users).
    • Calligra Sheets has a free plan. Claris FileMaker does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Calligra Sheets lists a Linux app.
    • Only Claris FileMaker lists a web app.
    Calligra Sheets pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Claris FileMaker?

Yes. Baserow, Grist, Teable, Rowy, Mathesar, Univer, LibreOffice Calc, Gnumeric and 2 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Claris FileMaker open source?

Claris FileMaker is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Claris FileMaker: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.